Large example of Fossil fish Lycoptera sp. from China Depending upon the angle the

Depending upon the angle the stone is cut

The hand and foot are both complete with all the bones present and intact

Some are fairly uniform in size and weight and served as monies of account like manillas

The two large cowries are attached to either end of a piece of what looks like bamboo on which the fofona hangs

Large example of Fossil fish Lycoptera sp. from China Depending upon the angle theThese fish were abundant in fresh water in present day China during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. They are typically found in the preserved sediments and often in groups. This specimen has a complete fossil on one side and two almost complete skeletons on the reverse together with a partial. The whole slice measures 24cm x 20cm at the widest points. A lovely example of the species and a nice group of specimens.